Debate Continues Following Federal Immigration Policy Compromise

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published May 18, 2007 at 3:30 PM PDT

This story was published more than 17 years ago.

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On Thursday, senators in both parties and the White House announced agreement on an immigration overhaul. The deal would grant legal status to the estimated 12 million people living illegally in the U

On Thursday, senators in both parties and the White House announced agreement on an immigration overhaul. The deal would grant legal status to the estimated 12 million people living illegally in the U.S. and fortify the border. It also includes new high-tech employment verification, two temporary worker programs, and values skill level and education over family connections to decide on permanent legal status.

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Ruben Navarrette , San Diego Union Tribune.